This study is part of our series of verse by verse studies of Galatians, the 48th book in the Bible. Taught by our pastor, Simeon Forder, at our Sunday morning service on the 6th October 2024.

About this book

Galatians is one of 9 letters that the apostle Paul wrote to churches, or groups of churches, and was likely written around 55AD. It’s theme is grace and justification by faith alone, and it was written in response to those who had entered the church, attempting to convince others that certain works, actions, or customs were required in order to be saved. But as Paul directly explains, to believe such would mean that Jesus was wasting His time in dying on the cross, when in fact His death was required for our salvation, that we might be saved by grace – by what He has done, not what we have done.

About this study

Moving from his own experience in the prior chapter, the apostle Paul next questions the Galatian’s about their own experience of the gospel – pointing to Abraham both as their and our example. And he makes clear that salvation cannot come by works, but by faith alone in Christ alone.

Application questions

• Are you trying to earn God’s grace through works?
• Have you ever approached God in faith, not for a happy life, but for Salvation?
• Are you sharing the gospel faithfully? Are you sharing it accurately?